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The Flavor of Good Health…

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The Flavor of Good Health…                  Variety is the spice of life, and enjoying a variety of herbs and spices may help you live a healthier life as well. Seasonings have been used since ancient times to perk up the flavor of food. The average person consume over 1.5kilos of spices annually. Much of its chilli, pepper and mustard seed. Mustard seeds contain lot of protective substance called phytochemicals, which may inhibit the growth of existing cancer cells and help and prevent normal cells from turning into cancerous ones. Other herb and spices like the ones below, also have some amazing attributes. But remember little goes long way: Too much of these can ruin recipe and may not be ideal for your health. Turmeric : This herb of ginger family provides the yellow colour in curries. It’s a powerful anti-oxidant and has been used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine f...

AGEING...“The key to successful aging is to pay as little attention to it as possible.”

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Growing older is inevitable; however we can try to slow down the ageing process & prolong our lives by taking measures to promote continuous cell division. If science could keep the cells from dying & doing bodily harm, the ageing process could be conceivably suspended. ■Eat balanced that includes raw vegetables, fruits, grains, seeds, nuts, & quality protein such as fish, and soy foods. Consume less animal protein. Include in your diet broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, kale, fruits, whole grains, oats, seeds, soy beans. Avoid processed foods. ■Eat dark skinned fruits such as red apples & nectarines which are good source of bioflavonoids. Also blueberries, raspberries, & blackberries. Bioflavonoids are mostly found in fresh fruits and a vegetable keeps the free radicle from harming the brain & may help protect against Alzheimer's disease. ■Include in your diet garlic, onions, & pearl barely. This food are good source of germanium, potassium, &...

Herbs in daily life...

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“Herbs (medicines), while descending down from heaven to earth proclaimed those who eat us, are never destroyed. (Yajurveda)” Throughout history. ..Mankind has benefited from plants in many different ways: Fundamentally for food and shelter yet also for several other purposes, including medicine, perfumes and cosmetics…Among these valuable plants is one group with a long history of use which we known as herbs. Knowledge of herbs and their properties has been passed down both orally and in written form for centuries. Since men’s early history, herbs have been used to add flavor to food. A few herbs are widely used around the world. Certain herbs are particularly associated with specific cuisines. Indian cuisine is famous for its use of spices. Fresh coriander, mint chutneys etc. in south Indian cuisine curry leaf etc. In European cookery, certain herbs are widely used in number of countries. Basil for ex with its strong, sweet scent evokes in Italian cuisine, famously key ingredient of ...